Vol. 30, No. 16 
‘There’s a lot I can buy for $7 billion,’ Moulton says of NNSA hike
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Life Extension Programs
Williams: W80-5 ‘ahead,’ while SLCM-N not in fiscal 2027 budget, will be in fiscal 2028
While the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) was not in the White House fiscal 2027 budget request, Brandon Williams, head of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), said it has administration support. “The funding from the reconciliation… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber […]
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Plutonium Pit Production
Environmentalists: future pit production not to ‘maintain’ stockpile
A group of environmentalists, fresh off touring the Savannah River Site as part of an environmental review, told a press briefing that “the most expensive building ever in U.S. history” is the path to an arms race. The environmental review is a result of a… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
Despite trillion dollar defense topline, Sentinel and B-21 receive cuts, Air Force explains
The Air Force’s two most expensive nuclear modernization programs are seeing notable year-over-year declines in their budget lines, driven less by program slowdowns than by the absence of one-time congressional funding infusions and a broader restructuring of… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber […]
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Stockpile Stewardship
EnergySec stresses importance of NNSS and non-explosive tests as Lee presses for funding
Rep. Susie Lee (D-Nev.) April 15 pressed Energy Secretary Chris Wright over funding instability affecting key projects at the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), warning that continued uncertainty could delay work central to the nation’s nuclear stockpile stewardship… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Delivery Systems & Nuclear Triad
Sentinel cost estimate to be provided this summer
Gen. Dale White, the director of critical major weapons systems at the Pentagon, said the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program will have an official cost estimate by this summer as a result of the program restructuring. “Cost Estimation… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Stockpile Stewardship
Sen. Fischer says ‘listen to the scientists’ but be ready to test weapons
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Senate Armed Services Strategic Forces subcommittee, said she has “faith” the models used at the national labs are good, but it’s “always good to be ready” to test weapons regardless. “I think we should listen… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be […]
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Budget & Policy
Beck to deliver plan for $3.1B NNSA reconciliation funds in next 30 days
David Beck, deputy administrator for defense programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), told Congress this week he would give them a plan for spending fiscal 2026 reconciliation funds “within the next 30 days.” Beck was responding to a… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in […]
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International
Energysec says DOE nuclear experts involved in Iran negotiations
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright told the Senate Energy and Environmental Resources Committee Tuesday Department of Energy nuclear experts are involved in negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran, including himself. “Look, I’m the primary energy advisor to… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber […]
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National Laboratories
Lawmakers request briefing by DOE on 10 missing scientists
In a letter to Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, lawmakers wrote this week that Congress is investigating “recent unconfirmed public reporting on the disappearance and death of individuals with access to sensitive U.S. scientific information.” As of April 17,… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Uranium Enrichment & Fuel Cycle
Centrus chooses Geiger Brothers as construction contractor for Piketon expansion
Centrus Energy said Monday it has selected Geiger Brothers as its construction contractor for the multi-billion expansion project for the Centrus uranium enrichment facility in Piketon, Ohio, a deal potentially worth $900 million. According to a Centrus Securities… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as a […]
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Contracts & Procurement
BWXT to buy Precision Components Group
Department of Energy contractor BWX Technologies (BWXT) is expanding its heavy-manufacturing footprint by signing a deal to acquire Precision Components Group (PCG) and two of its subsidiaries. The privately-held PCG had $125 million for 2025 revenue and a workforce… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You must be logged in as […]
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Defense & Military
Wrap up: Army nuclear chief on admin leave; Phelan abruptly out of Navy; LATA promotes new VP; more
Andrew Hugg, the chief of nuclear safety for the Army, was seen in videos on X Thursday divulging sensitive information about the U.S.’s presence in Iran and is now on administrative leave from the Army. The videos were posted by James O’Keefe, a conservative… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingNuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor! You […]